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Gjoko Tasevski spent 17 years as a professional goalkeeper in Europe, before retiring at the age of 33. Jen Blanco
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • August 7, 2013
Familiar Focus

After a seven-year hiatus, Gjoko Tasevski has returned to the Braden River Soccer Club as its director of coaching.

  • East County
  • Sports
The proposed charter amendment would change county elections so all five commissioners are elected solely by residents within the districts they represent, rather than a countywide vote.
  • By David Conway |
  • October 18, 2018
Business, builder groups back campaign against single-member districts

Groups including the Argus Foundation and the Gulf Coast Builders Exchange have spent $85,000 supporting a political committee opposing a county referendum.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Ellen Tomek and Meghan O'Leary will represent the U.S. in the Women's Double Sculls event. Photo courtesy USRowing.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • September 20, 2017
World Rowing Championships calendar

World Rowing Championships calendar

  • East County
  • Sports
Demardre Patterson
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • October 23, 2013
Athlete of the Week: Demardre Patterson

Cardinal Mooney High School senior running back Demardre Patterson rushed for 148 yards and four touchdowns to lead the Cougars Oct. 18 to a 62-0 Class 3A-District 6 victory over rival The Out-of-Door Academy.

  • East County
  • Sports
The jewel was slated to be the first new luxury high-rise to open in downtown Sarasota.
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • October 5, 2016
Downtown Sarasota condo sidelined by lawsuits

The 18-story Jewel is more than a year behind schedule, as the developer and contractor trade lawsuits.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Bonnie Silvestri |
  • April 30, 2012
Reviews of SFF films 'Dancing on a Volcano' and 'Trash Dance'

Reviews of SFF films 'Dancing on a Volcano' and 'Trash Dance'

  • Arts + Culture
File photo
  • By Katie Johns |
  • March 20, 2018
Longboat Fire Rescue offering two more CPR classes

The final two training sessions this season will be held March 23 and April 10.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Excelsior's bayside  pool area and pergola show damage from the  tornado.
  • By Kat Wingert |
  • January 17, 2016
Condo bears brunt of Siesta tornado

The Excelsior condominiums at 6263 Midnight Pass sustained the worst damage from a tornado that touched down around 3:15 a.m. Sunday.

  • Siesta Key
  • News
Sen. Mike Bennett, with his wife Dee, checked out the work of Lakewood Ranch High School  Taylor Lewis, whose piece took "Best in Show."
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • January 29, 2011
Gala showcases student work

Art and education enthusiasts alike gathered at the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club Jan. 29 for the fourth annual HEART & SOUL Gala and Live Art Auction. The show featured the top 25 works submitted by Manatee School district art students during a recent competition.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions
  • By Eddie Kirsch |
  • March 26, 2013
March 26: Daily Headlines Video

Today's Stories: Manatee County Schools to cut 150 staff positions; Colony units can't be fulltime residences; New College names Shannon Duvall as vice president for advancement

  • Siesta Key
  • News
  • By Loren Mayo and Sean Roth |
  • November 15, 2010
P.F. Chang's may come to downtown Sarasota

A proposal to develop the Chinese restaurant was submitted last week.

  • Sarasota
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Judy Blair, bus operator Karen Jara and Pat Curcuru
  • By Kristen Herhold |
  • February 3, 2016
Oh, the places you’ll go on Longboat Key

Learn your transportation options on the Key.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Shane Donglasan |
  • March 19, 2018
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and physician Siddhartha Mukherjee on the future of cancer

The author of “The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer” Siddhartha Mukherjee spoke at The Ringling College Library Association Town Hall Lecture Series on March 19.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Loren Mayo |
  • August 13, 2009
THE ATHLETE: Molly McKinney

Pine View School: When Pine View School let out for winter break last year, Molly McKinney made a break for it and landed herself in the hospital.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longtime Colony owner Dr. Murray "Murf" Klauber says that Colony Lender LLC has interfered with his attempts to renovate the resort.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • February 2, 2011
Colony loans disputed

A motion filed in Sarasota County Circuit Court on behalf of Dr. Murray Klauber claims the overdue amount on the Colony's bank loans can't be determined.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Manatee High School Assistant Principal Tony Losada has spent 20 years in the school system for 20 years.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • May 28, 2014
Principal candidates introduce themselves at community forum

The three contenders for the principal position at Lakewood Ranch High School fielded questions from students, parents and faculty members, May 27, in the school's auditorium and cafeteria.

  • East County
  • Schools
Gary Booher, James Rogoze, Susan Ellis, Irwin Davis and Joe Novarro
  • By Josh Siegel |
  • January 23, 2013
Country Club West residents welcome association autonomy

The newly resident-controlled, experience-heavy board vows to fight for the homeowners and work closely with Community Development District 6.

  • East County
  • Neighbors
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • April 30, 2009
A Hero's Welcome

Lakewood Ranch resident Ken Quinn was working aboard the Maersk Alabama when Somali pirates seized the U.S. cargo ship April 8.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Katie Johns |
  • October 18, 2016
St. Mary gets in the Halloween spirit

The Women's Guild hosted its annual Welcome Back Luncheon on Oct. 18.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
  • By Observer Staff |
  • July 17, 2014
Our View: Do something right: privatize

Sarasota city commissioners can expect a large crowd Monday night at their monthly meeting at City Hall in downtown Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
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